Games like Voodoo Detective
If Voodoo Detective is your kind of game, the closest matches are Loco Motive, Tangle Tower and Impirical Evidence — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its peter mcconnells iconic soundtrack, postcolonial themes add depth and atmospheric. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
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Loco Motive
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with Voodoo Detective.
Top pick for Voodoo Detective fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
There's been a murder aboard the Reuss Express, and you're the suspects! Prove your innocence in this comedy 'point n' click' murder mystery - packed with twists, laughs, and larger-than-life characters!
Tangle Tower
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Voodoo Detective.
Second-strongest match for Voodoo Detective fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?
Impirical Evidence
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Voodoo Detective fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
A comedy adventure game featuring classic inventory based puzzles. Arthur is a skeptic who dedicated his life to denying the paranormal. Murray is the electric Imp he accidentally summoned. Now Arthur must solve mysteries while bound to the very evidence of the supernatural itself.
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
WHY THIS
Shares a mysterious mood with Voodoo Detective.
Ranked #4 for Voodoo Detective fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.
Chinatown Detective Agency
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Voodoo Detective.
Ranked #5 for Voodoo Detective fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
Chinatown Detective Agency is a cybernoir point and click adventure blending stunning retro design with innovative mechanics. Play as Amira Darma, an ex-cop who has just opened her own detective agency. Choose your clients, travel around the world and solve dangerous cases using real world research.
Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
WHY THIS
Shares dialogue driven investigation, inventory based puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Voodoo Detective.
Ranked #6 for Voodoo Detective fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Voodoo Detective.
Ranked #7 for Voodoo Detective fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.
Detective Grimoire
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Voodoo Detective.
Ranked #8 for Voodoo Detective fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!
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Psychonauts
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Shares a whimsical mood with Voodoo Detective.
Reviewers of Voodoo Detective cross-mention this title as a similar play.
A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.
Return to Monkey Island
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Shares a whimsical mood with Voodoo Detective.
Reviewers of Voodoo Detective cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games.
Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Voodoo Detective.
Reviewers of Voodoo Detective cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
Tex Murphy is the last of the hard-boiled gumshoe detectives living in dystopian post-World War III San Francisco in the 2050s. Tex is an honest and good-natured private investigator with a penchant for bourbon, cigarettes and getting himself into trouble.
Grim Fandango Remastered
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Voodoo Detective.
Reviewers of Voodoo Detective cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Voodoo Detective at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~90% under Voodoo Detective on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
GRIS
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under Voodoo Detective on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Voodoo Detective on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
LEGO® Star Wars™ - The Complete Saga
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Voodoo Detective on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
Kick Some Brick in I through VI! Play through all six Star Wars movies in one videogame! Adding new characters, new levels, new features and for the first time ever, the chance to build and battle your way through a fun Star Wars galaxy on your PC!
The Room
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Voodoo Detective on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~85% under Voodoo Detective on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~90% under Voodoo Detective on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
A Short Hike
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Voodoo Detective on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Loco Motive
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with Voodoo Detective.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
There's been a murder aboard the Reuss Express, and you're the suspects! Prove your innocence in this comedy 'point n' click' murder mystery - packed with twists, laughs, and larger-than-life characters!
Tangle Tower
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Voodoo Detective.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
WHY THIS
Shares a mysterious mood with Voodoo Detective.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Voodoo Detective.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Voodoo Detective.
The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.
Frequently asked about Voodoo Detective
- Does Voodoo Detective run on Steam Deck?
- Voodoo Detective is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does Voodoo Detective cost?
- Voodoo Detective is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Voodoo Detective?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Voodoo Detective are Loco Motive, Tangle Tower, Impirical Evidence.
- Who developed Voodoo Detective?
- Voodoo Detective was developed by Short Sleeve Studio, LLC.
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